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Aloha surfers and beachgoers,
throughout the documentary — pride for Hawai‘i, our alo- ha, our sport and, of course, the legendary Duke Paoa Ka- hanamoku.
And it all seemed to come so naturally to the Duke.
Hawai‘i with surfing, swim- ming, paddleboard racing, menehune surfing, surf- board water polo, foil board- ing, beach volleyball and the always entertaining, one and only dog surfing competi- tion! You also get cultural, hula, film and music presen- tations for the whole family.
Hawai‘i’s scholar athletes. To learn more and help out, just surf into dukesocean- fest.com.
Strauch, “What do you think the most important Hawai- ian word is?” Duke said “without question: aloha.”
Wow, what a
What a human, what a story. It’s really one of the best documentaries ever — a masterpiece on the master. You do not want to miss this one.
May!
Surf’s been pumping with
The Duke was the big kahuna of watermen, but it was so much more than that.
In Waterman, Momoa ex- pounded this profound and beautiful concept.
plenty in-between days when it’s not too big and not too small. Everyone at every lev- el can partake in the stoke.
Jason Momoa has the perfect voice for narrating — rich, deep, calming, yet dramatic.
Hey, if all goes as planned, The Duke’s Oceanfest 2022 will kick off Aug. 20-28.
“As Duke focused on be- coming a true waterman, mastering the ancient Ha- waiian skills and practices, he was also cultivating what he felt was one of the most important philosophies and teachings of the Hawaiian culture — aloha,” Momoa states.
“To most, aloha simply means hello or goodbye ... but to the Hawaiians, the spirit of aloha is a way of being,” he states.
Hey, did you watch Water- man? This epic documentary has left most theaters but it’s free on pbs.org. I saw it again in the comfort of my home and it was just as good the second time. Of course, I’m a bit biased.
The life journey Duke takes is astonishing and in- spiring. Plus, it’s not just what he accomplished (five- time Olympic medalist and world swimming records, the globalization of surfing, and the overcoming of racism), it’s the how — with grace, humility,goodwillandaloha.
It’s another don’t miss. Hawai‘i’s premier ocean sports festival has over a dozen events and it will all go down in Waikīkī at Queen’s surf break.
Duke was always giving to others, and the Duke’s Oceanfest does the same. It’s a nonprofit weeklong event — through the Out- rigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation — with the mis- sion to provide resources to enrich the possibilities of
Mahalo and aloha for sharing your aloha here with me in MidWeek’s West O‘ahu Voice.
You’ll find yourself fill- ing with pride (and tears)
It perpetuates Duke’s legacy and the culture of
When asked by former world-class surfer Paul
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